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Product design engineer

Melbourne
Australia Wide Personnel
Design
Posted: 12 December
Offer description

Is the next step in your professional engineering career a product design engineer? Managing all phases of the product development cycle from customer target setting, through design, signoff and into production implementation? Would you see an opportunity that supports the positive environmental outcomes of electrification a part of that career trajectory? Our client has a proud 55 year history of outstanding local product in the electrical power distribution, automation and electrification sectors. In support of significant growth they are seeking to fill multiple product design roles:


Your role

* Develop detailed product designs that meet specification, function, safety and quality requirements
* Translate technical requirements and customer needs into practical engineering solutions
* Create and manage CAD models, drawings and design documentation, support prototyping, testing, and validation of new designs
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability
* Apply value engineering principles to optimize cost performance and materials
* Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations and internal quality systems
* Identify and implement design improvements based on testing, feedback and field performance
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of materials, technologies and design trends
* Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes and tools


About you

* Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or product design engineering – most likely mechanical
* Minimum 3–5 years of experience in product design and development within a manufacturing or engineering environment
* Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo) and design documentation tools
* Experience with prototyping, testing and validation of engineered products
* Understanding of design for manufacturing (DFM), value engineering, and cost optimization techniques
* Familiarity with relevant Australian industry standards, regulatory requirements, and quality systems
* Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with teams such as manufacturing, quality, and product management
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to design challenges and product improvements
* Experience with materials selection, tolerance analysis, and mechanical design principles
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple design projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

This is a genuine opportunity for a career development step in a product development team for a professional engineer who is passionate about leveraging their engineering skills and experience to support the electrification transition. So if your values align with our clients: the power of local, the power of choice and the power of global partners, this could be the role for you.

We request that candidates have full Australian working rights.

Please submit your resume in WORD format ONLY.

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